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Cricket legend faces mockery on X after Virat Kohli’s blistering 92

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar faced social media mockery after Virat Kohli produced a gem of an innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) contest between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday.

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As many captains as Popes - Knight ready to lead again

It is hard to think of a more consistent leadership presence in British sport than Heather Knight, who begins her ninth summer as England captain with eyes on the T20 World Cup and the Ashes.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / 1 hour ago

King Charles to become Lancashire Cricket patron

King Charles is to become patron of Lancashire Cricket through his role as Duke of Lancaster.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / 41 minutes ago

Worcestershire players remember spinner Baker

Worcestershire's players remember spinner Josh Baker in their first game since the 20-year-old's death.

Cricket News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Netizens troll Rohit Sharma after Virat Kohli’s Himachal heroics

Netizens mercilessly trolled Team India skipper and Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma after Virat Kohli’s match-winning knock for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.

Virat Kohli News / BBC Sport / 9 hours ago

Kohli leads RCB to 60-run IPL win over Punjab Kings

Virat Kohli hits a superb 92 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru claim a 60-run win over Punjab Kings to keep alive their slim hopes of making the Indian Premier League play-offs.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / 12 hours ago

Ahmed out to repay Leics for allowing trip to Mecca

England spinner Rehan Ahmed says he is determined to repay Leicestershire for allowing him to miss games to complete a religious journey to Mecca.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / 14 hours ago

Should video reviews be reconsidered in sport?

The Tailenders discuss whether video reviews take away the magic of sport.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / 15 hours ago

Plans approved for £61.8m redevelopment of Lord's

Plans for a £61.8m redevelopment of two stands at Lord's are approved by the Marylebone Cricket Club's members.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / 16 hours ago

Pakistan series is ideal T20 World Cup preparation - Dockrell

George Dockrell says Ireland's three-match home series against Pakistan will be ideal preparation for their T20 World Cup challenge next month.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / 17 hours ago

Stumped

We speak to Ben Manenti who was born in Australia, but represents Italy.

Cricket News / ClutchPoints / May 8

Fans troll Suryakumar Yadav after record IPL ton

Fans trolled Suryakumar Yadav on social media after he became the second batter after Rohit Sharma to score two centuries for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Cricket News / ClutchPoints / May 8

T20 WC: WI legend snubs Virat Kohli for Suryakumar Yadav

The legendary Brian Lara has pleaded with Team India’s management, including captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, to replace Virat Kohli with Suryakumar Yadav as the side’s designated No.3 batter during the forthcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the US in June.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 8

Jones 136 leads Sparks to victory at Thunder

Eve Jones makes an unbeaten 136 to lead Central Sparks to victory over Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 8

Worcestershire to wear Baker's number as tribute

Worcestershire will play with Josh Baker's squad number on their shirts for the remainder of the season.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 8

Listen: IPL - Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary as Punjab Kings face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 8

'I thought they hated me' – Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too.

Cricket News / ClutchPoints / May 8

Memes erupt after Suryakumar Yadav’s Wankhede stunner

Memes exploded on X, previously Twitter, as social media users expressed their happiness over Suryakumar Yadav’s quickfire ton in a clash between the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this week.

Rohit Sharma News / ClutchPoints / May 8

X goes wild as Suryakumar Yadav equals Rohit Sharma’s record

Social media went into overdrive after attacking Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) joined ex-captain Rohit Sharma as the only other player from the franchise to score at least two centuries in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Virat Kohli News / FirstSportz / April 30

Watch: 'He’s so…'- Popular TV actor says this after seeing Akaay Kohli, backs Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma’s decision to keep him away from media

Virat Kohli was blessed with a son on 15 February, naming him Akaay. Kohli had taken a huge break from cricket to be for his family and returned to cricket in the 2024 IPL.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / April 29

Watch Shivam Dubey flaunt his six-hitting prowess against SRH

Two boundaries off Pat Cummins in the 16th over took Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to 89 off 46 but the CSK captain faced only three balls in the next two overs and managed only four runs.